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Photos courtesy of:Atsushi Miyawaki M.D., Ph.D, Ms. Asako Sakagami, RIKEN Brain Science Institute Laboratory for Cell Function Dynamics (P8)Teruhiko Wakayama, Ph.D., Laboratory for genomic Reprogramming, Head of Laboratory, Riken Kobe Institute, Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) (P13)Yuji Abe M.D.Ph.D., The 1st Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology School of Medicine, Toho University (P21)Atsushi Miyawaki M.D., Ph.D, Ms. Ryoko Ando, RIKEN Brain Science Institute Laboratory for Cell Function Dynamics (P22, P26)Atsushi Miyawaki M.D., Ph.D, Mr. Hideaki Mizuno, RIKEN Brain Science Institute Laboratory for Cell Function Dynamics (P25)Tohru Murakami, M.D., Ph.D, Department of Neuromuscular and Developmental Anatomy, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine (P23 above, zebra fish)Dr. Takeshi Awasaki and Dr. Kei Ito, Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, The University of Tokyo (P23 below, drosophia)Dr. Kazuo Kurokawa, Department of tumor virology, Research institute for microbial diseases, Osaka university (P24 below, Kaede-Crk II protein expressed in a HeLa cell)
Research Inverted System Microscope
IX71/IX81IX2 Series
Built for live cell imaging
Printed in Japan M1539E-0909B
As new fluorochromes are developed and new methods of light excitation and manipulation become more popularfor live cell experiments, more and more researchers will require the use of low phototoxicity near-IR wavelengths inaddition to the conventional visible spectrum. Olympus has equipped its IX2 series microscopes with the new UIS2optical system precisely to meet those demands. With high S/N ratio, compensation for chromatic aberration over amuch wider wavelength range and flat, high transmittance , this new system sets a new world standard offluorescence performance — efficiently detecting even faint fluorescence signals without damaging the cell,optimizing multi-color observation. Delivering unprecedented image quality over a super wide light spectrum, the IX2 inverted system microscope will be your choice of live cell imaging now and in the future.
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Olympus IX2 inverted microscopes combined with the new UIS2 optical system opens a new world of live cell imaging.
IX81/IX81-ZDCMotorized inverted system microscope
IX81/IX81-ZDCMotorized System
Research inverted system microscope
IX71Manual System
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Superior S/N ratio delivers imaging excellenceUIS2 objectives' fluorescence S/N ratio is improved by usingselected low fluorescence glass material, and minimizedautofluorescence obtained by anti-reflection coating and cementingmaterial. Also numerical aperture (N.A.) has improved in addition tothe reduction of autofluorescence. Weak fluorescence emissionsare efficiently detected even from weak excitation light, which isfriendly for the living cell. The ideal fluorescence imaging of live cells with the UIS2 systems!
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UIS2 optics are designed to maximize S/N ratio and opticalperformance for live cell fluorescence imaging.
High transmittances over a wider wavelength rangeUIS2 objective for the IX71/81 achieves flat, high transmittance fromvisible to near-infrared light, thanks to new UW multi-coating whicheffectively cuts reflection over the super wide band spectrum. Inparticular, transmission in the near infrared range is significantlyenhanced. Overall, performance all across the wavelength range isideally suited for today's most demanding research applications.
High N.A. objectives for fluorescence imagingPLANAPO60XO and UPLSAPO100XO have outstanding N.A., 1.42and 1.4 respectively, suitable for fluorescence imaging and bright-field observation as well. In addition to their high fluorescence S/Nratio, both these lenses are able to handle UV excitation light. TheUPLSAPO100XO provides a transmission of down to 340 nm.
Aspherical collector lens providesexcellent excitation efficiency.
Unique, optional ring slitillumination reducesobjective autofluorescence.
Objectives providing the best fluorescenceS/N ratios.
High performance mirror unitsoptimized for fluorescence.
Stray light reduction toabsorb spurious reflectionsfrom dichromatic mirror.
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Effective compensation for chromatic aberration up to near-infraredThe UPLSAPO series is the highest class UIS2 objectives, whosesuper apochromatic features effectively compensate for chromaticaberration from the visible spectrum all the way to near IR. Thismeans that just one objective covers imaging from UV to IR range. The series also offers outstanding image clarity without color shiftfor multi-color observations using fluorochromes covering a widewavelength spectrum.
UPLSAPO100XO
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■ IX2 Two-tier optical path
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Upper Tier Lightpath Selection (optional)Located between objective and tube lenses so a parallelpencil of rays can be obtained or introduced. Primaryimage can be gained by adding a tube lens. Insertingoptical components such as a dichromatic mirror doesnot produce a double image. (The alternative of the rightside port)
Lower Tier Lightpath Selection (included)Located below the tube lens inside the frame, this tierallows primary image access to either the left side portor lower back port.
Bottom Lightpath Selection A direct primary image can be obtained without anyreflections and any optical components.
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■ Left side portThis port offers a high qualityprimary image, located in 102 mmdistance from the microscopeframe for maximum flexibility inmounting filter wheels or any kindsof camera adapters.
■ Dual port camera adapter /U-DPCAD* (C-mount, left side port)This unique dual port adapterenables the provision of twoprimary images suitable for live cellimaging. * optional unit
The input/output of a parallel pencil of rays and the multiple portstructure for gaining the primary image are designed internally in theform of tiers. To maximize the possible wavelength width, theoptical path branching of each tier is also compatible with the near-infrared spectrum. Even when more than one port is being usedsimultaneously, there is no change in the stage height; as a result,rigidity and illumination performance remain constant.
Two-tier optical design is also near-IR compatible
Optical Port system
102 mm from left side portmounting position to primary image.
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■ Binocular port
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■ Lower back portEnables the attachment of a C mount camera. Only 1Xmagnification is available.
■ Bottom port / IX2-TVR (T-mount)Primary image access is alsoavailable at the microscope bottom.
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With the introduction of the new UIS2 optical system, the IX2 seriesoffers improved IR transmittance for the side port, back port andbottom port, providing versatile, high-performance response tofuture research demands.
Improved near-infrared transmission
■ Right side port / IX2-RSPC-2The right side port unit (IX2-RSPC-2:option, F.N.: 16) comes with a tubelens and accepts a C-mount CCDcamera.
q Olympus offers a range of other high numerical apertureobjectives whose reduced autofluorescence and specially selectedglass contribute to improved fluorescence S/N ratios.Especially the PLAPON60XO has outstanding N.A., which is 1.42.
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UPLSAPO 10X2 0.40 3.1 mmUPLSAPO 20X 0.75 0.6 mmUPLSAPO 40X2 0.95 0.18 mmUPLSAPO 60XO 1.35 0.15 mmUPLSAPO 100XO 1.40 0.13 mmPLAPON60 XO 1.42 0.15 mmUPLFLN40XO 1.30 0.2 mmLUCPLFLN 20X 0.45 6.6 — 7.8 mmLUCPLFLN 40X 0.60 2.7 — 4 mmLUCPLFLN 60X 0.70 1.5 — 2.2 mm
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Improved S/N ratio enables efficient detection of even weak fluorescence.
Better S/N ratio delivers brighter, higher-contrastimages in fluorescence observation.
The ideal microscope allows bright, high contrast fluorescenceobservation from the minimum amount of excitation light in order tominimize cell damage or fluorescence fading. To detect a weakfluorescence signal (S) efficiently, all other light noise (N) must bereduced. Therefore, it is very important for fluorescence observationto maximize the signal (S) and to minimize the noise (N).
Measures to enhance the signal (S)q Fluorescence objectives with high N.A.w Filters matched to the wavelength
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Measures to reduce noise (N)q Objectives without autofluorescencew No crossover between excitation &
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Fluorescence Observation Units
w The S/N ratio of certain interference type fluorescence mirrorunits is now improved, thanks to the application of new coatingtechnology to narrow the gap between excitation (Ex) and emission(Em). The line-up has been extended for wide variety of choice.
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High-performance fluorescence mirror units for fluorescent proteins
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High performance mirror units
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● A multi-band dichromatic mirror is normally used to obtain multi-color images of multiple stained fluorescent samples by using filterwheels on the excitation and emission sides. However, this kind ofmirror encounters the problem that each fluorescence image getsdarker as the number of color dyes increase, because thetransmission spectrum becomes narrower and the transmittancefalls to lower than 90% at best. Olympus has therefore developedthe world’s first glass reflector that is not wavelength-dependent,offering a high transmittance of 94% across a wide wavelengthrange from 430 nm to 700 nm. Used in combination with the filterwheels on the excitation and emission sides, a wider variety of colordyes can be used andfluorescence images are capturedmore efficiently. *Special order basis product
■ Glass reflector specifications
26 X 38 mm (t=1 mm) glass substrate
Transmittance 94% (at 430-700 nm)
26 X 38 mm
* Observations through eyepieces may havesome restrictions
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Simultaneous imaging of Sapphire, CFP, YFP, and RFP. HeLa cells were imaged forSapphire-pm, CFP-CaM, YFP-mt, and DsRed-nu. The images were obtained using the glassreflector in a normal cube.
Optical components used for a 4-fluorophore imaging
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*1 ND filters in the holder of the illuminator.
Glass reflector captures fluorescence of multiple color dyes
Stray light reduction function equipped on all mirror unitsRing slit illumination unit to reduce noise / IX2-RFRS
■ Usage examples of the glass reflector
r The ring slit illumination IX2-RFRS makes the ring shapeillumination on the objective to allow excitation light to pass throughthe objectives outer portionto not to excite the objectiveauto-fluorescence generatedat the center of an objective.
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The sharp performance of the dichromatic mirror in the new mirror unit minimizes crossover with the excitation filter and reducesexcitation light leakage to less than a tenth of our conventional models. Combined with the light absorbing mechanism (which absorbsmore than 99% of stray light), a high S/N ratio is achieved without the need for any special mechanism to prevent excitation light leakage.
IX2-RFRS and IX2-RS40/60/100w Olympus has developed outstanding filter coating technology,which gives the high efficient transmission and the reflection as wellas sharp cut off characteristics. This newly developed coatingresults in optimized mirror units for the various fluorochromesincluded ECFP/EGFP/EYFP/DsRed.
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[ Fluorescence illuminator/IX2-RFA ]Straight type illuminator designed formaximum throughput is 20% brighter thanthe previous model. Well suited forapplications requiring high intensityexcitation or multiple excitation filters. The field stop (FS) is built in.
[ L-shaped fluorescence illuminator/IX2-RFAL ]Provides easy access to burner centrationand removable aperture and field stops.The L-shaped design maintains access toboth back frame ports.
Bright excitation illumination for cell observation/manipulationThe Olympus lineup for fluorescence illumination equipment meets a wide variety of needsincluding multi-color fluorescence, ratio imaging, photobleaching and uncaging observa-tions. The brightness at low magnification is greatly improved.
A wide range of accessories to enable different kinds offluorescence imaging.
[ Pinhole field stop/IX2-RFSPOT ]Flexible field stop options IX2-RFSPOT pinhole field stop modulecan be mounted in the L-shaped illuminator for photobleachingexperiments. *Use commercially available pinhole plate
[ Rectangular field stop/U-RFSS ]This unique field stop allows the user to control the area offluorescence excitation anywhere inside the visual field. Forexample, photobleaching and phototoxicity can now be limited toonly the area that is being imaged by the CCD improving overallbrightness and cell viability over long term observations. The unit isattached at the field stop position of the fluorescence illuminatorIX2-RFAL.
[ Double lamp housing adapter/U-DULHA ]Allows simultaneous attachment of two lightsources such as halogen and mercury.Selection mirroris replaceablefor customapplications.
Fluorescence illumination light source Reflected light fluorescence illuminators Illumination modular units
Configuration example
New FL system
Unnecessary exposure areacaused by a round field stop
[ Double lamphouse illuminator/IX2-RFAW ]Two light sources can be usedsimultaneously, so that light stimulation canbe performed during observation.
Lamp housings
Shape ModelAspherical*1 Apochromatic*2 Average Lamp IR
optics lens lamp life centering illumination
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*1: Can collect light more efficiently than conventional aspherical optics.*2: Even illumination and no lamp focusing shift, even when changing excitation light wavelengths. *3: Suitable for multi-color staining or ratio imaging because of flat light source spectrum.
[ C mount TV adapters/U-TV0.35XC-2, U-TV0.5XC-3, U-TV0.63XC, U-TV1X-2 ]These low-magnification camera adapters are attached to the leftside port, and cover from visible light to near infrared redwavelength spectrum.
IR TV adapters
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Water immersion DIC condenser IX2-DICD + water immersiontop lens IX2-TLW
IX2-GS
High performance DIC condenser designedfor excellent optical performance andspecimen access in high magnificationobservations. Designed for specimenaccess, all controls are front mountedincluding prism exchange and aperturecontrol. Three high numerical aperture toplenses are available including the waterimmersion IX2-TLW that offers 0.9 N.A.with 3.7 mm of working distance and a 40°approach angle for micro manipulations.
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This is the condenser adapter for uprightmicroscope condensers on the IX2,including the 8-position turret condenser(U-UCD8) for maximum system flexibility.This combination allows the use of variousoptional element with high N.A., justrotating the smooth turret for switchingthem easily. The IX2 illumination pillar alsooffers a 'condenser-only' tilt mechanism to quickly allow access to the specimen without tilting the entire illumination pillar.* IX2-TLW cannot be used for U-UCD8
The Gliding Stage was designed for quickrotation of the specimen using yourfingertips. With 20 mm of X-Y travel, 360 degree rotation and completely flatsurface, a specimen such as the nematodeworm C. elegans can be quickly brought intothe correct position and alignment forinjection or micromanipulations.
Nomarski DIC system offers the choice of optimal resolution orhigh contrast in live cell observation.
Live cells specimens vary in thickness from from that of a nematodeworm such as C. elegans to a monolayer of cultured cells. Therequirements for DIC are also varied according to the specimenfrom thinner cells being almost invisible to thicker specimens havinga lot of inherent contrast. Olympus provides three DIC systems withvarying amounts of shear. Small shear, high resolution sets areexcellent for thicker specimens. High contrast prism with twice thenormal shear are excellent for very thin specimens.
■ Comparison of thick specimen (C. elegans), showing differences in shearing value
■ Comparison of thin specimen, showing differences in shearing value
■ HR/HC optical elements for IX2-LWUCDand applicable objectives
■ General type optical elements for IX2-LWUCD and applicable objectives
■ Selecting the optimum DIC prism optimum for specimenthickness and objective magnification
■ DIC sliders
DIC observation using U-DICTHR
Shift DIC sliders for transmitted light/U-DICTSDIC sliders for transmitted light/U-DICT
High contrast DIC slider for transmittedlight/U-DICTHC
High resolution DIC slider for transmittedlight/U-DICTHR
DIC observation using U-DICT/ U-DICTS
DIC observation using U-DICTHC DIC observation using U-DICT/ U-DICTS
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U-DICTHRfor superior resolution with thick specimen
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U-DICT, U-DICTSfor general observation
• New DIC system gives a wider choiceUIS2 expands the selection of DICapplicable objectives. Each condenserprism is compatible with more lensesmaking setup and configuration easier.
Differential Interference ContrastDICDICLong working distance universal condenser/IX2-LWUCD
Water immersion DIC condenser/IX2-DICD
Condenser adapter/IX-ADUCD
Gliding stage/IX2-GS
Combining a long working distance (27 mm) and a high numericalaperture (N.A. 0.55), the LWUCD condenser accommodates mostincubation chambers and T-Flasks. The 5-position turret providesversatility with DIC or phase inserts. DIC components are speciallydesigned to obtain high-contrast, high-resolution images with 20Xand 40X objectives.
Polarizer
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■ Simple principle of Nomarski DICmicroscopyNomarski DIC amplifies contrast by using thephase difference which occurs when lightpasses through material with differentrefraction or thickness value (e.g. a cell) in aparticular medium (e.g. water). The wavedirection of light from the microscope lightsource is unified in a polarizer (condenserside); and when it passes through thecondenser side DIC prism, it separates intotwo beams which cross each other at rightangles. The distance of separation is calledthe shearing amount. When two suchseparated beams pass through a mediumwith different refraction values (e.g. a cell), oneof them is delayed; and when the two beamsare re-composed by DIC prism (the observa-tion side) and pass through the analyzer, theinterference effect produces the contrast. This is the principle of Nomarski DIC.
Olympus has developed the most suitableDIC prisms for different types of specimen,based on the shearing amount. When DICcontrast is low, the specimen is hard toobserve, while high contrast also hindersobservation because of excessive glare.Olympus has therefore developed threedifferent types of DIC prisms to ensure clearobservation for every kind of specimen.
New DIC system
DIC elements Applicable objectivesIX2-DIC20HR UPLSAPO20XIX2-DIC20HC UPLFLN20X
LUCPLFLN20XIX2-DIC40HR UPLSAPO40X2IX2-DIC40HC UPLFLN40X
UPLFLN40XOLUCPLFLN40X
DIC elements Applicable objectivesIX2-DIC10 UPLSAPO10X2
UPLFLN10X2IX2-DIC20 UPLSAPO20X
UPLFLN20XLUCPLFLN20X
IX2-DIC40 UPLSAPO40X2UPLFLN40XUPLFLN40XOLUCPLFLN40X
IX2-DIC60 PLAPON60XOUPLFLN60XUPLFLN60XOILUCPLFLN60X
IX2-DIC100 UPLSAPO100XOUPLFLN100XOUPLFLN100XOI
Numerical Aperture Working Distance Immersion
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IX2-TLW 0.9 3.7 mm Water
U-TLD 0.9 1.5 mm
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A wide lineup of UIS2 objectives.
Relief contrast equipment
Phase contrast equipment
This universal condenser for phase contrast and brightfieldobservations offers excellent workability due to its long workingdistance (73 mm) and compatibility with large containers: it can beused in combination with 4X -40X phase contrast objectives. Phase contrast observation is also possible with the IX2-LWUCD condenser, whose working distance is 27 mm.
The Olympus Relief Contrast system provides a high contrast, 3-D image similar to DIC for specimens mounted in plastic vessels.Relief contrast is designed for use in cellular fertilization and making the nuclear envelope easier to see and penetrate.
Relief contrast equipment* Unifies the shadow directions of each objective, improvingoperability at all magnifications.* A long working distance (45 mm) for the condenser (IX2-MLWCD)doesn't bother the operation of the manipulator.
Two types of objectives for relief contrast are selectable: cost-efficient Achromat models, or PlanSemiApochromat objectives withhigh resolution and excellent focusing right up to the imageperimeters. Condenser (IX2-MLWCD) also supports DIC and phasecontrast observations for maximum flexibility.
The IX2-MLWCD equipes with optical component RC1 (for 10X objective), RC2 (for 20X objective),RC3 (for 40X objective) and a polarizer to adjust the contrast.
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Ultra long working distance condenser/IX-ULWCD
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Mouse embryo
Optical elements for Applicable objectivesIX2-MLWCD
IX2-MPHL UPLFLN4XPH
IX2-MPHC CPLFLN10XPH, CPLN10XPH, LCACHN20XPH
IX2-MPH1 LUCPLFLN20XPH
IX2-MPH2 LUCPLFLN40XPH, LCACHN40XPH, LUCPLFLN60XPH
Optical elements Objectives
IX2-MDIC20 UPLSAPO20X, UPLFLN20X, LUCPLFLN20X
IX2-MDIC40 UPLSAPO40X2, UPLFLN40X, UPLFLN40XO* ,
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LCACHN 40XRC *1 0.55 1.9 mm
CPLFLN 10XRC *1 0.3 9 mm
LUCPLFLN 20XRC *2 0.45 6.6 — 7.8 mm
LUCPLFLN 40XRC *2 0.6 3.0 — 4.2 mm
Achromat forRelief Contrast
Plan Fluoritefor ReliefContrast
■ Objectives for Relief Contrast observation
■ Phase contrast optical elements for IX2-MLWCDand applicable objectives
■ DIC optical elements for IX2-MLWCD andapplicable objectives
*1 Objective with compensation for 1 mm plastic dish plus 0.5 mmthick thermoplate
*2 Objective with compensation ring for 0~2 mm thick cover glass.
* Use with shift DIC slider (U-DICTS).
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UPLSAPO 40X2 0.95 0.18 26.5 0.11-0.23 _ _
UPLSAPO 60XW 1.2 0.28 26.5 0.13-0.21 Water _ _ _
UPLSAPO 60XO 1.35 0.15 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _
UPLSAPO 100XO 1.4 0.13 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _
PLAPON PLAPON 60XO 1.42 0.15 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _
UPLFLN UPLFLN 4X 0.13 17 26.5 —
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UPLFLN 40X 0.75 0.51 26.5 0.17 _
UPLFLN 40XO 1.3 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _
UPLFLN 60X 0.9 0.2 26.5 0.11-0.23 _ _
UPLFLN 60XOI 1.25-0.65 0.12 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _ _
UPLFLN 100XO 1.3 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _
UPLFLN 100XOI 1.3-0.6 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _ _
LUCPLFLN LUCPLFLN 20X 0.45 6.6-7.8 22 0-2 _
LUCPLFLN 40X 0.6 2.7-4 22 0-2 _
LUCPLFLN 60X 0.7 1.5-2.2 22 0.1-1.3 _
LUCPLFLN 20XPH 0.45 6.6-7.8 22 0-2 _
LUCPLFLN 20XRC 0.45 6.6-7.8 22 0-2 _
LUCPLFLN 40XPH 0.6 3.0-4.2 22 0-2 _
LUCPLFLN 40XRC 0.6 3.0-4.2 22 0-2 _
LUCPLFLN 60XPH 0.7 1.5-2.2 22 0.1-1.3 _
UPLFLN-PH UPLFLN 4XPH 0.13 17 26.5 —
UPLFLN 10X2PH 0.30 10 26.5 —
UPLFLN-PHP UPLFLN 4XPHP 0.13 16.4 22 —
CPLFLN CPLFLN 10XPH 0.3 9.5 22 1
CPLFLN 10XRC 0.3 9 22 1.5
LCACHN LCACHN 20XPH 0.4 3.2 22 1
LCACHN 20XPHP 0.4 3.2 22 1
LCACHN 20XRC 0.4 2.8 22 1.5
LCACHN 40XPH 0.55 2.2 22 1
LCACHN 40XPHP 0.55 2.2 22 1
LCACHN 40XRC 0.55 1.9 22 1.5
CACHN & CPLN CACHN 10XPHP 0.25 8.8 22 1
CPLN 10XPH 0.25 10 22 1
CPLN 10XRC 0.25 9.7 22 1.5
TIRFM APON 60XOTIRF 1.49 0.1 22 0.13-0.19 Oil _ _
UAPON 100XOTIRF 1.49 0.1 22 0.13-0.19 Oil _ _
UAPON 150XOTIRF 1.45 0.08 22 0.13-0.19 Oil _ _
◆ All UIS2 objectives and WHN eyepieces: lead-free eco-glass
UIS2 objectives
Model N.A. W.D. F.N Cover glass Immersion Spring Correction Iris Water proof &(mm) thickness (mm) ring diaphragm oil proof cap
UAPO UAPO 20X3/340 0.75 0.55 22 0.17 _ _
UAPO 40X3/340 0.90 0.2 22 0.11-0.23 _ _ _
UAPO 40XOI3/340 1.35-0.65 0.1 22 0.17 Oil _ _ _
UAPO 20XW3/340 0.70 0.4 22 0.17 Water _ _
UAPO 40XW3/340 1.15 0.25 22 0.13-0.25 Water _ _ _
TIRFM APO 100XOHR 1.65 0.1 22 0.15 Oil _ _
UIS objectives
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Light adjustment dial
Focus knob
TTL Pulse control switch
ON/OFF switch for themotorized shutter (e.g.made by UNIBLITZ).
Light path selection leverTwo-stage selectionbetween the observationtube and the left side port.This big lever preventsoperation errors in the darkroom.
Power ON/OFF switch
Aperture stop (A.S.)
Field stop (F.S.)
Shutters forfluorescence excitation
[ Frontal control ]
High level basic performance makes a vital difference toexperiment results.
[ Compact body ]Compact body design allows wide port space for both left and rightsides, the bottom and on the back. It allows you to use the varietyof peripherals with offering anexcellent operability.
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[ Tilting binocular tube/U-TBI90 ]A tilting observation tube with 35-85°elevation angle. This tube offersergonomic operation for both sitting andeven standing position.
[ Focus free collection ring ]The newly developed LUCPLFLN40X (N.A.0.6, W.D. 3.4 mm*) and LUCPLFLN60X (N.A.0.70, W.D. 1.5-2.2 mm) are compatible withvarious container thickness. Turning thecorrection ring does not blur the focus whencorrecting spherical aberration caused bydifferent container thickness. A simplecorrection operation optimizes theobservation image. * When using 1 mm thickness container.
■ LUCPLFLN 40X
Operating the correction ring doesnot blur the focus.
■ When using a conventionalobjective with correction ring
Focus blurs when correction ringis operated.
[ Oil immersionprotection function ]Prevents immersion oilinfiltrating through the tip ofthe objective.
[ Fluorescence turretconfirmation window ]The fluorescent mirror unitcan be confirmed from thespace between the left andright eyepieces of theobservation tube.
[ Fluorescence indicator ]Bright,easy-to-see self-illuminated labels are usedto denote fluorescence filtersets, easily visible in a darkroom.
[ Glass stage insertplate/IX2-GCP ]The objective type and itsmagnifications can easily berecognized through thisglass stage insert.
[ Magnification changer ]This intermediatemagnification changeroffers differentmagnification withoutswitching the objective lens.1.6X is standard (IX71/81)and 2.0X is optional.
In addition to maximizing rigidity of IX2 microscope frame, Olympussimplified or shortened mechanical structures from the focusinghandle to the revolving nosepiece, thereby achieving to minimizethe focus drift.
In order to minimize light loss from reflection, a simple V-shapedoptical system is employed. This restricts reflection inside themicroscope to one-time-only, reducing light loss and allowingobservation of even weak fluorescent signals.
■ Thermally compensated relay lens opticsUsed for the observation optical path, thermally-compensated relaylens optics involve combining lenses with different thermalcharacteristics to offset blurs caused by temperature change.
■ External power supplyTime-lapse observation over a long period will cause some heatstrain to the microscope, from temperature changes in theenvironment and air blown from an air-conditioner. Because suchchanges can cause blurring, the IX2 series design focuses on itsstructure in order to maximize rigidity and equips the externalpower supply for transmitted illumination on the outside of themicroscope. Thereby IX2 series archives the highest level of thermalexpansion compensation. Various accessories are provided tostabilize long-term time-lapses, such as an incubator that reducestemperature changes in the environment and the effects of airconditioning.
Since the UIS2 optical system is compensation-free (i.e. compensa-tion is performed only by the objective lens), a clear primary image*can be captured through any camera port offering from IX2 system.* The "primary image" is the first image created by convergence of the luminous flux after passingthrough an objective. There is no loss in light quantity and no image deterioration.
Capture of high-clarity primary image
V-shaped optical path to reduce light loss
Against thermal expansion to prevent defocusing
High body rigidity
Revolving nosepieceguide structureThe shorter section in red,the less influence fromheat and force — resultingin improved rigidity.
Thermallycompensatedrelay lens optics
Ease of use in a compact body
Basic Characteristics
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Motorized system for live cell imaging.
Motorized shutter/IX2-SHACan be mounted in both transmitted andreflected light paths.
Motorized filter wheel/U-FWR and U-FWO6 positions motorized filter wheel is offeredfor both excitation and observation.
Microscope front panelEasy to use buttons allow selection of lightpath, light intensity and lamp on/off control.Auxiliary buttons can be customprogrammed. Includes LED lamp intensitymeter.
Nearly every operating function on the IX81 can be allocated to operationbuttons on the PC, the hand switch and the microscope in any individual ormultiple combinations by using IX2-BSW* control software. Some imageanalysis software can also be used to control microscope operation, imagecapturing and analysis; in this case, all operations are done from a singlePC.
* Included with the system controller IX2-UCB2
Example : Switching from fluorescence observation to Nomarski DIC.
Motorized sextuple revolving nosepieceUp to 6 objectives are mountedsimultaneously, included with microscopeframe.
Internal motorized focus driveWith minimum movement of 0.01 µm, the user has precise focus control.
Motorized fluorescent cubeturret/ IX2-RFACAAccepts up to 6 fluorescence filter cubes,making it easy to switch between themduring fluorescence observation ofmultistained specimens. (Manual shutterincluded)
Handset/U-HSTR2A remote handset controls all motorizedfunctions via a convenient andprogrammable interface.
Focus handle/U-FHThe remote focus handle duplicates the feeland function of the microscope's focusknobs. Additional controls includefine/coarse focus selection, lamp on/off,shutter open/close, and camera vs. visualobservation.
■ Parfocal compensation function among objectivesThis function allows the focus point to be matched fromlow to high magnification objectives. Refocusing each timethe magnification is changed is no longer necessary.
■ Malfunction preventionMotorized units ensure that complicated operations areperformed without error. Once the usage conditions areset, the setting screen can be hidden to avoid accidentalchange leading to faulty operation.
■ Setting sensitivity of the fine focus movement foreach objective magnification Users can set the amount of the fine focus movement perrotation of the focus adjustment knob.
■ Save setting conditions for each operatorCustomized data can be stored in folders, and each folderlabeled for different users or sets of conditions.
System controller/IX2-UCB2All motorized units are powered by thisexternal system controller. Included is anRS232C connection for PC commands andexpansion slots for future system upgrades.
Motorized bottomport unit with C-mount/IX2-TVRAC
Objective escape and zero-return buttonsMoves objective to lower focus limit. Allows setting of default focus position.* Equipped on each side of microscope frame.
Motorized universal condenser/IX2-LWUCDA2This condenser has six built-in opticalcomponents to enable brightfield, phasecontrast and Nomarski DIC observations.Software allows switching opticalcomponents to be synchronized with theobjective. (Manual AS included.)
Controlling functions via PC, handset or operating buttons on the microscope body
e Open shutter for transmitted illumination
w Exchange FL mirror unit for DIC mirror unit
q Close shutter for fluorescence illumination
With the IX81, this sequence of functions can be allocated to a single button
U-FWOU-FWR
Functions of IX81 control software /IX2-BSW
Motorized Units
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[ Frame plate adapter/IX2-FP ]This is used to fix themicroscope frameto the anti-vibration stand.*Screws (availableseparately) are required forfixing.
[ Nosepiece stage/IX2-NPS]This simple mechanical stage is designed for long time observations to minimize thedistance change between the specimen and the objective in other words ‘focus drift’. It works by minimizing the effect of temperature change and prevents blur during longobservations. Attach one objective in use.
[ Incubators ]This box type incubator keeps the microscope temperature stablewith enclosing many components inside the box. Please see yourlocal supplier for more detail.
[ Comparison of normal observation images ]Change of focus when environmental temperature (25°C )changes by ±5°C. *When the microscope is used without an incubator.
Accessories to improve stability in long-duration observations
[ CO2 incubators/MIU-IBC-I, MIU-IBC-IF ]Highly precise incubator control keeps the environment inside alaboratory dish completely stable, at just below 37°C temperature,90% moisture and 5% CO2 concentration (when using a CO2 5%concentration bomb); in this way, live cell activity can be maintainedfor about 2 days. A special designed structure is employed tominimize the focus drift during temperature control. This is the idealsolution for time-lapse experiments under both a confocal laserscanning microscope and a wide fieldobservation. The opening hole located onthe top heater is available for the cellinjection.* Built-in stage warming plate * Objective heater* 5% CO2 supply tube with ø4 outer diameter, ø2 inner diameterand 400 mm length.* Not available in some areas
[ Thermoplate/MATS series ]This thermoplate maintains thetemperature of the sample at 37°C.* Tokai Hit Company products
MIU-IBC-IFHigh grade configuration with a built-inflowmeter for 5% CO2 and 95% air. Use the 5%CO2 and 95% air bombs.
MIU-IBC-IBasic configuration for control of heaters fortop, bath, stage and objective.
[ Comparison of fluorescence images ]Time-lapse observation images. *When the microscope is used without an incubator.
With IX2-NPS
Normal observation images
With IX2-NPS
Normal observation images
20°C 25°C 30°C 0 30 60 120 minElapsed timeEnvironmental temperature
Live Cell Imaging System
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Maintaining long-term stability for live cell observation.
Focus drift compensation function for time-lapse experiments.Motorized inverted research microscope with focus drift compensation/IX81-ZDCThis landmark microscope model makes it easy to reproduce anypreset focus position. 785 nm weak laser light is introducedthrough the additional optical path between the tube lens and anobjective to measure the distance between the objective and thereflection plane, which is normally the boundary of the reflectiveindex difference such as the boundary between cover glass andcell. Therefore this system never cause unnecessaryphotobleaching of the specimen.
Live cell imaging system
B.Focusingposition
Reflection plane
Objective
Lightshieldingplate
Split detector
Telan lens
Laser lightsource (class 1)
A. Closer
than focusposition
C. Further
than focusposition
* Extended image
Confocal laser scanning microscope/FLUOVIEW FV1000 systemThe Fluoview/FV1000 is a next-generation imaging systemdesigned for high-resolution, confocal observation of both fixed andlive cells. The FV1000 offers advances in confocal systemperformance while providing the speed and sensitivity required forlive cell imaging with minimal risk of damage to living specimens.In addition, the FV1000 offers a revolutionary synchronized laserscanning system called the SIM Scanner.While one laser stimulates, the second lasersimultaneously provides high resolutionimaging. This coordination of laserstimulation and imaging makes the FV1000an ideal choice for FRAP, FLIP and photoactivation.* FV1000 is a class 3B laser product.
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ManipulatorManipulating cells.
Micromanipulation system/ON3Olympus' original micromanipulator offers high stability andexcellent stability because of its compact body. Motorized coarseand oil hydraulic fine three axes operation are designed in itscompact and rigid body with hanging down ergonomic joystickcontrol. ON3 micromanipulator is securely fixed through the screwholes on IX2 microscope frame.
ON3-99D ON3-99D with return mechanism (UT-R) Manual combination (ONM-2D+ONO-301D+UT-D)
Manual combination with return mechanism(ONM-2D+ONO-301D+UT-D+UT-R)
Human embryo Images of Kaede-expressed cells demonstratingthe photoactivation acquired every 300 msec andobserved via 405 blue diode laser illumination withtwin scanners.
TIRFM (Total Internal Reflection FluorescenceMicroscopy)Since 1997, Olympus has been a market leader in objective basedTotal Internal Reflection microscope that allows an evanescentwave illumination approximately 200 nm into the specimen beyondthe coverglass interface. Olympus extends that leadership role byoffering four objectives for TIRFM including the world's highest N.A.objective, the 100X N.A. 1.65 objective.The incredibly thin optical section created be TIRFM allows anextremely high signal to noise image to be collected. Popularapplications include vesicle tracking, cellular adhesions and singlemolecule events.
• Olympus' original high N.A. objectives make it easy to produce anevanescent wave field. So little light is leaked that a high-contrastimage can be obtained against a dark background.◆ N.A. 1.65, 100X objective (APO100XOHR)
(Use special cover glass and immersion oil)
◆ N.A. 1.49, 60X objective (APON60XOTIRF)(Use normal cover glass and immersion oil)
◆ N.A. 1.49, 100X objective (UAPON100XOTIRF)(Use normal cover glass and immersion oil)
◆ N.A. 1.45 150X objective (UAPON150XOTIRF)(Use normal cover glass and immersion oil)
• Once the initial alignment of the laseroptical path is set, it is just simple operationswitching between TIRF and widefieldillumination.* TIRFM is a class 3B laser product.
Ultra-sensitive fluorescence microscopy.
Micrometer
TIRFM
Total Internal Reflection Fluorescenceobservation with evanescent wave excitation
Widefield fluorescence observation with mercury arc lamp excitation
Simultaneous laser light stimulation and imaging.
Laser Scanning Confocal Application System
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TIRFM (Total Internal Reflection FluorescenceMicroscopy) system with arc lamp sourceFeaturing the Olympus-developed total internal reflectionillumination system and slit mechanism to provide evanescent waveillumination from an arc lamp source. High signal to noisefluorescence observations with extremely thin optical sectioning cannow be easily performed at the specimen-coverslip interface.The arc lamp is focused on an off-center slit using a wedge prismand focused on the outer edge of the back focal plane of theobjective, thus causing the excitation light to exit the objectivebeyond the critical angle resulting in Total Internal Reflection.The wedge prism and slit can be easily removed from the light pathvia a slider for wide field fluorescence observation. Through the useof filters, this systemenables a wider choice ofexcitation colors thancurrent laser basesystem.
Conventional fluorescence observation
Microtubule of an NG108-15 cell labeled with Alexa488 through indirect fluorescence antibody test
TIRFM observation
High-precision fluorescence turret /IX2-RFACEVATurret includes three, highly precise,empty fluorescence filter cubes thatpermit dichromatic mirror switchingwhile maintaining excitation lightposition on the back focal plane ofthe objective. This system makesmulti-color observations easy andalleviates the additional adjustmentof the excitation source whenswitching mirror units. Up to sixmirror units can be installed.
Off-center slit slider
Excitation filter slider
Fluorescence lamp housing
L shape fluorescence illuminator
Exclusive objective
High precisiton fluorescence turret
Wedge prism slider
LIFE TIME
BURNER ON
LIFE TIME
BURNER ON
U-LH75XEAPO75 W xenon apolamp housing
U-RFL-TPower supply unit for mercury lamp
U-RX-TPower supply unit for xenon lamp
U-LH100HG100 W mercurylamp housingU-LH100HGAPO100 W mercury apolamp housing
Mirror unit
IX2-RFALL shape fluorescence illuminator
IX2-RFACFluorescence turret
Camera adapter
High sensitive camera
IX71Research inverted system microscope
APON60XOTIRFobjective
Exclusivevacant mirror unitHigh-precision
fluorescence turret
Excitation filter slider
Motorized filter wheel
Wedge prism slider
Off-center slit slider
IX2-RFACEVA
IX2-ARCEVA
Kaede-Crk II protein expressed in a HeLa cell IX2-ARCEVA
World’s first evanescent illumination system from an arc lamp source.
ARC EVA
SYSTEM DIAGRAMMain specificationsMicroscope Research inverted system
microscope IX71Fluorescence Arc illumination total internal reflection illuminator fluorescence unit IX2-ARCEVA
(Slit slider, wedge prism slider and excitation filter slider)L-shape fluorescence illuminator IX2-RFAL
Mirror unit cassettes High-precision fluorescence turret (choose from either IX2-RFACEVAfluorescence turret) (with centering mechanism and
3 vacant mirror units)Fluorescence turret IX2-RFAC
Lamp light source 100 W mercury lamp,75 W Xenon lamp
Objective APON60XOTIRFN.A. 1.49. W.D. 0.1 mmUsed with normal cover glass andimmersion oil
Stage Left short handle stage IX-SVL2Total internal reflection
11illumination F.N.Observation Recommend high sensitive camera
Application System
Disk Scanning Confocal Microscope SystemThe Olympus Disk Scanning Unit (DSU) offers confocal imagesusing a white light, arc excitation source and CCD camera. Theheart of the system is a unique slit disk pattern, that offers excellentlight throughput and thinness of optical Sectioning. Compatible withany IX71 and IX81.
• Compliance with various fluorochromes with different spectralcharacteristics.Since an arc light source is used, the unit can meet differentfluorochrome requirements across a wide wavelength spectrum bysimply switching a standard mirror unit.• Minimize excitation light damage to the specimen andmaximize emission light throughput.The excitation light volume is reduced to around 5% as a result ofpassing through the disk. So, there is almost no fading offluorescence emission from the surface of the focused sample.• Construction of 3D images.Brilliant 3D image can be easily captured with excellent opticalsectioning with high precision motorized Z axis of IX81. • Low and high magnification objective support.Five DSU disks are available of varying slit spacing and width for thewide variety of the objectives, included oil or water immersion highN.A. objectives.• Easy switching between confocal and reflected lightfluorescence observation .IN/OUT of the confocal disk to or from the light path can be doneby a hand switch or via software, so it is easy to switch observationmethods between DSU and reflected light fluorescence.
Spinning Disk Confocal
Zebrafish 3-day embryo, ventral view, projection of 62 serial optical sections
Adult brain of Drosophila, reflected light fluorescence image (left) and DSU image (right)
Obtaining confocal images easily by use of an arc light source.
* Not available in some areas * Not available in some areas
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FRET Split imaging system• Simultaneous two-color split imaging with one CCD camera. • Unique design splits the primary image for the highest efficiencyand light transmission necessary for weak fluorescence signalssuch as CFP/YFP FRET experiments.•Compact and space-saving design takes advantage of the 70 mmof free space between the microscope frame and the primaryimage plane found on all Olympus Research Upright and InvertedMicroscopes.• Simple cassette mechanism makes it easy to switch betweensplit and full frame imaging. • Unit is up to 10% brighter than similar relay lens based, imagesplitting systems.• When used with the rectangular field stop U-RFSS, excitationenergy is limited to the camera's field of view, minimizing specimenphoto-bleaching.
Bright, simultaneous two-wavelength imaging using the primary image.
Cube cassette forfull image
Rectangular fieldstop/U-RFSS
Split primary imagecamera port/U-SIP
Cube cassette forsplit images
Prism
Built-in separationdichromatic mirror(DM505)
Filter sliders(Emission, ND sliders)
Filter set such as XF88-2(OMEGA) or 31044v2(CHROMA)
SpecimenObjective
Excitation filter
Tube lens 75W xenon apo lamp housingU-LH75XEAPOPower supply unit
Research inverted system microscopeIX81/IX71
L shape fluorescence illuminatorIX2-RFALFluorescence mirror unit
Split primary image camera portU-SIP
Cube cassette for split image
MirrorsSplit image
High resolution camera
YFP CFP
Rectangular field stopU-RFSS
U-SIP main specifications
Microscope IX71/81Image separation Right and left 2-separation
(can be adjusted independently)Built-in separation dichromatic mirror DM505 (special size)Filter slider Emission, ND filters' size ø25 mm,
total thickness: 8 mmUsed together with commercially available filter set (XF88-2 OMEGA) or 31044v2(CHROMA)
Field Number Split image: 8Full image: 11
Magnifications 1X (primary image)Objectives 40X and higherCamera mounting C-mountRecommended camera Chip size 2/3 inch
YFP CFP
HeLa cell, in which YC3.1 (cytoplasm) and YC3.1nu (with nuclear localization signal) are coexpressed.
FRET changes are observed through histamine stimulation, and images are acquired at intervals of 50 msec.
FRET
Photoactivation Fluorescence Microscope systemThe photoactivation illuminator allows the exposure by UV light tospecific regions of a cell for photoconversion, the uncaging ofcompounds and the photoactivation of specific fluorochromes.• A specified area of the cell can be exposed to UV light whileobserving the targeted cell by fluorescence or transmitted (DIC)method.• Compliance with FRAP or FLIPexperiments (by special order).• Easy system upgrade byattaching double lamphouseilluminator IX2-RFAW to IX2series inverted microscope.
Photoactivation illuminator for inverted microscopy.
The novel Kaede gene is useful in biology because it exhibits photoconversion. Normally, the Kaedegene shows green fluorescence but after exposure to UV light will exhibit red fluorescence. By usingUV light to only a specific region within a labeled cell and then noting the movement of red beyondthat region, observations of internal cellular dynamics can easily be made. The photo on the leftshows a nerve cell (from a rat hippocampus) pre-labeled with green Kaede gene.
The photo on the right side was taken after the right-most cell body was exposed to a 10 µmdiameter spot of UV light for 60 seconds, thus changing the Kaede gene from green to red. Note thetranslocation of the red shifted gene outside of the 10 µm spot thus indicating intracellular transportmechanisms.
High resolution camera
Excitation filterBP330-385
Filter slider
Composed dichromatic mirror of right and left path
Excitation filter475AF20(XF1072 OMEGA) or HQ475/20x(CHROMA)
Excitation filter *2
550DF30(XF1021 OMEGA)
Fluorescence mirror unitU-MF2+dichromatic mirror (DM400 on the illustration)
ObjectiveUPLFLN40XO
Filter wheel 2 such as Lambda10-2
Fluorescence filter *2
575ALP (XF3089 OMEGA) or HQ575LP(CHROMA)
Fluorescence filter530DF30(XF3107 OMEGA) or D530/30x(CHROMA)
Filter slider
Inverted microscopeIX series
Pinhole slider
Pinhole or slit
Magnetic shutter
Sample
Filter wheel 1 such as Lambda10-2
Double lamp house illuminatorIX2-RFAW
Field stop position*1
Double lamphouse illuminator IX2-RFAW
IX2-RFAW specifications
Microscope IX81/71/51, IX70/50Pinhole slider 2-step exchange (pinhole or slit/vacant hole)
Pinhole and slit are available on the market (ø16 mm Melles Griot Inc. products)
Exposed area on Pinhole diameterthe specimen objective magnificationFilter slider 3-step exchange (shutter/filter pocket/vacant hole)
BP330-385 excitation filter equippedExcitation filter slider 5-step exchange (4-step filter pocket/vacant hole)Filter size Excitation filter: ø25 mm,
thickness: 6 mm and belowND filter: ø32 mm, thickness: 1 mm and below
Composed dichromatic mirror DM400 (standard)of right and left light path Slide IN/OUT typePower consumption 7.4 ADimensions Width: 710 mm
Depth: 740 mm (from the front of tilting tube to the end of the illuminator)
*1 Field stop position is the sameposition as the focus point of thesample.
*2 Use 550DF30 excitation filter in thefilter wheel 1 and 575ALPfluorescence filter in the filter wheel 2when observing red Kaede protein.Exchange of the fluorescence mirrorunit is not required.
Photoactivation Application System
* Not available in some areas * Not available in some areas
Setting up example for Kaede
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IX71 dimensions (unit: mm) (unit: mm)
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TH4 dimensions
IX2-UCB2 dimensions
U-HSTR2 dimensions
U-FH dimensions
Weight: 16 kg Power consumption: 200 VA * Lengths with an asterisk (*) vary according to interpupilllary distance.
Weight: 20.2 kg Power consumption: 480 VA * Lengths with an asterisk (*) vary according to interpupilllary distance.
Weight: 21.2 kg Power consumption: 480 VA * Lengths with an asterisk (*) vary according to interpupilllary distance.
IX81 dimensions
Weight: 16.9 kg Power consumption: 350 VA * Lengths with an asterisk (*) vary according to interpupilllary distance.
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IX71+fluorescence illuminator combination dimensions IX71+L-shaped fluorescence illuminator dimensions
IX81-ZDC dimensions
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Microscope body Revolving nosepiece Sextuple, simple waterproof mechanism incorporatedFocus 9 mm stroke (from stage surface, 7 mm upward and 2 mm downward), coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs (minimum fine
focus graduation: 1 µm, full rotation of fine focusing knobs: 100 µm), upper limit stopper, torque adjustment for coarse focusingPrimary image port Lower port (standard left side port: S1F 100% or S8F 80%, or optional lower Back port selectable, 2-step light path selection),
Upper port when built-in magnification changer 1X/1.6X is replaced (optional right side port), Bottom port (option)
Frontal operation Light path selector, Transmitted light intensity control and light ON/OFF switch, TTL Pulse control switchTransmitted light 100 W transmitted light IX2-ILL100 Pillar tilt mechanism (30° inclination angle, with vibration reducing mechanism), illuminator illumination pillar Condenser holder (with 50 mm stroke, swing-in/out mechanism),
Field iris diaphragm adjustable, 4 filter holders (ø45 mm, t=6 mm or less)External power supply unit TH4-100/200 Two versions available (100 V and 200 V), Optional TH4-HS hand switch can be used, 2.2 kg weight
Observation tube Tilting binocular tube U-TBI90 35-85° continuous angle adjustable (eyepoint height range: 406 mm-471 mm), interpupillary distance adjustable between 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, erect image, F.N. 22
Binocular tube U-BI90CT Built-in focusing telescope, interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22U-BI90 Interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Trinocular tube U-TR30H-2+IX-ATU 3 step optical path selectable (observation : straight port = 100:0, 20:80, 0:100), interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Stage Cross stage with flexible right handle IX2-SFR 50 mm (X) X 50 mm (Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)Cross stage with short left handle IX-SVL2 50 mm (X) X 43 mm (Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)Plain stage IX2-SP 232 mm (X) X 240 mm (Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)
IX-MVR Mechanical stage to be used with IX2-SP, 130 mm (X) X 85 mm (Y) strokeNarrow plain stage IX2-KSP 160 mm (X) X 240 mm (Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)
CK40-MVR Mechanical stage to be used with IX2-KSP, 120 mm (X) X 78 mm (Y) strokeGliding stage IX2-GS Upper circular stage 360° rotatable, 20 mm (X/Y) travel
Condenser Long working distance universal IX2-LWUCD 5 positions for optical devices (3 positions for ø30 mm and 2 position for ø38 mm), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.55 / W.D. 27 mm
Long working distance Relief Contrast IX2-MLWCD 4 positions for optical devices (for ø50 mm, Relief Contrast optical devices rotatable), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.5 / W.D. 45 mm
Ultra long working distance IX-ULWCD 4 positions for optical devices (for ø29 mm), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.3 / W.D. 73 mmWater immersion DIC IX2-DICD + IX2-TLW Single position for optical device (include two optical device holders),
40° injection pipette or electrode insertion angle, aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.9 / W.D. 3.7 mmEyepiece WHN10X High eyepoint, F.N. 22
WHN10X-H High eyepoint, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22Reflected light Fluorescence illuminator IX2-RFAL L-shaped design with exchangeable F.S. and A.S. modules, two filter holder sliders (2 positions, ø32 mm, t=6 mm or less)fluorescence unit IX2-RFA Straight design with field iris diaphragm, filter holder slider (2 positions, ø32 mm, t=6 mm or less)
Fluorescence cube turret IX2-RFAC 6 positions in a rotating turret, built-in shutterLight source 100 W Hg lamp housing and transformer, or 75 W Xe lamp housing and transformer
IX71 specifications
Microscope body Revolving nosepiece Sextuple motorized with objective lens retraction in PC mode, simple waterproof mechanism incorporated
Focus 9 mm stroke (from stage surface, 7 mm upward and 2 mm downward), fine/coarse switchable focusing knobs (minimumgraduation: 0.01 µm), objective lens escape/return buttons and return to memory position buttons (each side of microscopeframe)
Primary image port Lower port (standard left side port: S1F 100% or S8F 80%, or optional lower Back port selectable, 2-step light path selection), Upper port when built-in magnification changer 1X/1.6X is replaced (optional right side port), Bottom port (option)
Frontal operation Light path selector button, Transmitted light intensity control buttons and light ON/OFF switch button, Fine/Coarse focusselector button, TTL Pulse control switch (auxiliary) buttons
Transmitted light 100 W transmitted light IX2-ILL100 Pillar tilt mechanism (30° inclination angle, with vibration reducing mechanism), illuminator illumination pillar Condenser holder (with 50 mm stroke, swing-in/out mechanism), Field iris diaphragm adjustable,
4 filter holders (ø45 mm, t=6 mm or less) External power supply unit IX2-UCB2 Auto voltage selector (100 V / 200 V), RS232C interface for PC operation, IX2-BSW driver software
Observation tube Tilting binocular tube U-TBI90 35-85° continuous angle adjustable (eyepoint height range: 406 mm-471 mm), interpupillary distance adjustable between 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, erect image, F.N. 22
Binocular tube U-BI90CT Built-in focusing telescope, interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22U-BI90 Interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Trinocular tube U-TR30H-2+IX-ATU 3 step optical path selectable (observation: straight port = 100:0, 20:80, 0:100), interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76 mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Stage Cross stage with flexible right handle IX2-SFR 50 mm(X) X 50 mm(Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)Cross stage with short left handle IX-SVL2 50 mm(X) X 43 mm(Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)Plain stage IX2-SP 232 mm(X) X 240 mm(Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)Narrow plain stage IX2-KSP 160 mm(X) X 240 mm(Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm)
CK40-MVR Mechanical stage to be used with IX2-KSP, 120 mm (X) X 78 mm (Y) strokeGliding stage IX2-GS Upper circular stage 360° rotatable, 20 mm(X/Y) travel
Condenser Motorized long working IX2-LWUCDA2 Motorized turret with 6 position slots for optical devices (3 positions each for ø30 mm and ø38 mm), distance universal aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.55 / W.D. 27 mmLong working distance Relief Contrast IX2-MLWCD 4 positions for optical devices (for ø50 mm, Relief Contrast optical devices rotatable), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable,
N.A. 0.5 / W.D. 45 mmEyepiece WHN10X High eyepoint, F.N. 22
WHN10X-H High eyepoint, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22Reflected light Fluorescence illuminator IX2-RFAL L-shaped design with exchangeable F.S. and A.S. modules, two filter holder sliders (2 positions, ø32 mm, t=6 mm or less)fluorescence unit IX2-RFA Straight design with field iris diaphragm, filter holder slider (2 positions, ø32 mm, t=6 mm or less)
Fluorescence cube turret IX2-RFACA Motorized turret with 6 positions, built-in shutterLight source 100 W Hg apo lamp housing and transformer, 100 W Hg lamp housing and transformer or
75 W Xe lamp housing and transformer
IX81 specifications
Focusing position Dry objective Interface between air and cover glassOil immersion objective Interface between sample (cultured liquid) and cover glass
Offset method Controlled by software Compensation for shift of observation position toward the focusing plane is by Z-axis control (built into the IX81-ZDC)Observation methods Fluorescence /DIC: DIC cannot be used beside gray-sensitive colors.Dichromatic mirror IN/OUT method for AF laser introduction Manual exchangeF.N. limitation Light volume is low at the image perimeter for F.N. 22 when using 2X, 4X, 10X objectivesFocusing speed Within approx. 0.8 seconds (average) from near focusing position) Speed also varies according to the start position of auto focusing, and
(not including offset time through software individual PC performanceFocusing accuracy ±0.3 µm (when environmental temperature change is within 5°C)Laser safety standard Class 1 (JISC6802, IEC825, CDRH)Laser safety function Front monitor method (Laser light volume by special PD) IEC60825Camera port Left side port Can only be combined with U-TV1X-2+U-CMAD3, U-DPCAD, U-SIP (primary image , 1X)
Observation tube IX-ATU+U-TR30H-2+IX-TVAD+U-CMTIX-ATU+U-TR30-2+U-TV1X-2+U-CMAD3
IX81-ZDC specifications
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IX71/IX81 SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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Fluorescence illuminators
Observation tubes, eyepieces
Adapters, camera ports
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Fluorescence illuminators
Observation tubes, eyepieces
Adapters, camera ports
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IX-ATUIntermediate tube
U-BI90Binocular tube
U-BI90CTBinocular tube with centering telescope
GX-SPUSide port intermediate tube
U-TVZZoom camera port tube
U-TV1X-2Primary image camera port tube
U-TV0.5XC-3C-mount camera port tube with 0.5x lens
U-TV0.63XCC-mount camera port tube with 0.63x lens
U-TV0.35XC-2C-mount camera port tube with 0.35x lens
U-TV0.25XCC-mount camera port tube with 0.25x lens
U-CMAD3C-mountadapter
U-BMADBayonet mountadapter
U-FMTF mount adapter
U-CMTC-mount adapter
IX-TVADPrimary imagecamera port tube
U-TMADT mount adapter
U-SMADSony mountadapter
U-FWO■Motorized observation filter wheel
U-TR30H-2Trinocular tube
U-TR30-2Trinocular tube
U-ECAMagnification changer 2x
U-ECA1.6xMagnification changer 1.6x
U-CAMagnification changer 1x, 1.25x, 1.6x, 2x
U-EPA2Eyepoint adjuster
U-KPAIntermediate attachment for simple polarising observation
IX2-PRLBP1-2 (100%) ▲●100% prism unit for lower back portIX2-PRLBP8-2 (20%/80%) ▲●20/80% prism unit for lower back port
IX2-MDICTAnalyzer unit for transmitted light
Mirror unts
U-TBI90Tilting binocular tube
U-DPCADDual port tube with C-mounts
IX2-RFACA■Motorized fluorescent cube
IX2-RFACMirror unit turret
IX2-CA2X-2 ▲Intermediate magnification lens 2X unit
IX2-TVRAC ■▲Motorized bottom port unit with C-mount
IX2-LBPC ▲●Lower back port unit with C-mount unit
IX2-TVR ▲Bottom port unit
IX-HOPPetri dish holder
IX-HOTTerasaki plate holder
IX-HOSSlide glass holder
IX-PP24NUNScale for NUNCTM plate
IX-PPMMillimeter scale
IX-CLMT,IX-CLM96Well positioner
WHN10XWHN10X-HEyepieces
IX-SVL2Cross stage with short left handle
IX2-SFRCross stage with flexible right handle
IX2-SPPlain stage IX2-GS
Gliding stage
IX2-NPSNosepiece stage
IX2-RSPC-2 ◆▲Right side port attachment with C-mount
IX2-GCP Glass stage insert plate
U-FMPMechanical stage
MIU-IBC-I, MIU-IBC-IFCO2 incubator
IX-CP50Insert plate
IX-SCLSlide clip
Thermoplate
CK40-MVRMechanical stage
IX-MVRMechanical stage
IX-SUSPStage plate
Incubator
IX2-KSPNarrow plain stage
CK2-SSSide stage
U-SIP*Split primary image camera port
Cube cassette for full image/split images*
U-IFFHFocus handleInterface
U-ZPCB2Z motor control board
RS232C calble
U-FHFocus handle
PC-AT(Windows XP/Vista)
U-HSTR2Handset
U-DULHADouble lamp housing adapter
U-LH100-3100 W halogen lamp housing
U-LH100L-3100 W halogen lamp housing
U-RMTExtension cord
U-DICTSShift DIC slider fortransmitted lightU-DICTHRHigh resolution DIC slider for transmitted lightU-DICTHCHigh contrast DIC sliderfor transmitted light
IX2-ILL100Transmitted illuminator
45LBDIF45ND2545ND643IF550W45Filter
IX-ULWCDUltra long working distance condenser
IX-ADUCDCondenser adapter
U-FWR■Motorized reflected filter wheel
U-UCD8Universal condenser
U-TLOOil top lens
U-TLDDry top lens
U-TLOOil top lens
U-TLDDry top lens
IX2-MLWPOPolarizer attachment
IX2-MLWCDMid long working distance condenser
IX2-DICDWater immersion DIC condenser
IX2-TLWWater top lens
IX2-RFALL-shaped fluorescence illuminator
IX2-RFAFluorescence illuminator
32ND632ND1232ND2532ND50Filters
IX2-FPFrame plate adapter
IX2-ANAnalyzer
IX2-ANAnalyzer
IX2-UCB2System controller
Opticalelements
Opticalelements
Optical elements
Optical elements
IX-LWPOPolarizer attachment
IX2-LWUCDLong working distance universal condenser
IX71S1F-3/IX71S8F-3IX71 frame with 100% prism/IX71 frame with 20/80% prism
IX81F-3 ■▲IX81 frame without prismIX81S1F-3 ■▲IX81 frame with 100% prismIX81-ZDC ■▲IX81-ZDC frame with 100% prism
IX2-SHA■Motorized shutter
IX2-LWUCDA2■Motorized long working distance universal condenser
TH4-HSHand switch
TH4-100Power supply unit
IX2-IFSHA■Shutter interface
U-ANTAnalyzer for transmitted light
U-DICTDIC slider for transmitted light
IX2-DSU*Disk scanning unit
U-RFSSRectangular field stopIX-RFSPOTPinhole field stop
IX2-RFRSRing slit illumination unit IX2-RS40,
IX2-RS60, IX2-RS100Ring slit illumination unit
IX2-RFAW *Double lamphouse illuminator
* Not avilable in some areas■ Operation via IX2-UCB2▲ To consult with local Olympus subsidiary◆ Made to order product▼ Not recommended for IX2-DSU combination● Choose either prism unit for IX2-LBPC
Illustrations colored cyan shows motorized units.
U-CLACollector lens adjustment
U-LH75XEAPO75 W xenon apolamp housing
U-RFL-TPower supply unit for mercury lamp
U-RX-TPower supply unit for xenon lamp
U-LH100HG100 W mercury lamp housingU-LH100HGAPO100 W mercury apolamp housing